|
Congrats on your approval, well done for having the stamina to stick it out. We found the process unbelievable and have switched to fostering long term, waiting for a placement. Coincidentally, I think I have just thrown out some information on adoptive breastfeeding that my midwife copied for me from a book that I think was called "the breastfeeding handbook" or "the breastfeeding bible". Have you considered contacting a midwife for information? An independent midwife may be more approachable on the subject, or even ring your local La Leche League. The information I had was excellent and very in depth. It can be done! Christine did tell me that often times with adoptive breastfeeding it is more about the bonding than the amount of milk produced, although sometimes it can be totally successful. Just depends how much time you have to give to milk production. I was considering doing it myself had we been successful in adoption. Good luck. It's good to see someone posting here at last! Are you North or South Island?
Katrina
|